Pam Socie teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to make sleeping mats using plastic bags. In this video, we show you how to turn everyday plastic bags into durable sleeping mats that can be ...

You stored your sleeping bag wrong, and now it’s crusty, musty, and flat. Here’s what you need to know to make it cozy again.

Better Bargains Thrift Store in Portland, Oregon is the kind of place that transforms casual shoppers into obsessive treasure ...

Last week, I wrote about New Jersey’s effort to protect the environment by banning plastic silverware in fast food restaurants. Like plastic silverware, plastic shopping bags are also overrunning our ...

Last summer, when I spoke to fitness instructors about the best Pilates mats, the brand Stakt — known for its workout mats ...

Five months ago, when I moved from a two-bedroom apartment with a large living room to a one-bedroom apartment with a smaller living room, I told myself “Kids don’t need a ton of stuff” and tried to ...

Recycling isn't as simple as filling that blue bin each week. While the impulse to recycle is good, those intentions don't always translate to proper recycling. Tossing items in and hoping for the ...

The best backpacking gear list is not all-inclusive. While it may not cover everything you need on a backpacking trip, it includes 20 of the most important items on your packing list—at least in our ...